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Heavy snow across northern Japan causes deadly pileup on Miyagi expressway

National Jan 19, 2021

Heavy snow across northern Japan causes deadly pileup on Miyagi expressway

Accumulated snow, icy roads, avalanches and snow accretion are expected overnight in the Hokkaido, Tohoku and Hokuriku regions, the Meteorological Agency said.

Sapporo court rules defunct eugenics law unconstitutional but denies damages

National Jan 16, 2021

Sapporo court rules defunct eugenics law unconstitutional but denies damages

The ruling was the fourth in a series of lawsuits regarding the forced sterilization of people with intellectual disabilities filed with nine district courts and their branches across Japan.

Japan residents urged to wear masks at home as cases soar

National Dec 23, 2020

Japan residents urged to wear masks at home as cases soar

by Masumi Suga

Koike and other prefectural leaders have urged older people and people with underlying health issues — and those living with them — to don masks at home during the New Year break.

IAEA prepared to send team to monitor Fukushima water release

National Dec 20, 2020

IAEA prepared to send team to monitor Fukushima water release

Agency chief Rafael Grossi said the IAEA can play "an extremely constructive role" in addressing concerns about the release of the water into the environment.

Hokkaido fishing villages face tough decision over nuclear disposal sites

National | Regional Voices: Hokkaido Dec 18, 2020

Hokkaido fishing villages face tough decision over nuclear disposal sites

While a traditional industry is slowly dying out, some see a nuclear site as bringing valuable income, while others feel very differently.

In Japan's frozen north, a city's coronavirus crisis maps out winter vulnerability

National Dec 15, 2020

In Japan's frozen north, a city's coronavirus crisis maps out winter vulnerability

by Rocky Swift

The city of Asahikawa was hit by outbreaks at two major hospitals, exacerbated by subzero temperatures and restricted ventilation that can promote the virus's spread.

JR Hokkaido to scrap 18 unmanned train stations

National Dec 15, 2020

JR Hokkaido to scrap 18 unmanned train stations

Along with the scrapping of some services, the firm expects to make annual cost savings of some ¥620 million yen from the move.

Sapporo Snow Festival to be canceled for first time ever

National Dec 14, 2020

Sapporo Snow Festival to be canceled for first time ever

The celebrated event, which normally sees around 2 million domestic and overseas visitors every year, generates approximately ¥65 billion ($625 million).

World Athletics approves Sapporo course for Tokyo Olympics

Olympics / Summer Olympics Dec 12, 2020

World Athletics approves Sapporo course for Tokyo Olympics

Sapporo's Olympic marathon course has been approved by World Athletics and a test event has been scheduled for May, organizers for the postponed Tokyo Games announced Friday after meeting with officials from the city and Hokkaido. The Olympic marathon and race walking events were shifted ...

Japan’s daily COVID-19 tally hits new record as Tokyo tops 600

National Dec 10, 2020

Japan’s daily COVID-19 tally hits new record as Tokyo tops 600

The nationwide count of new cases was 2,954 as of Thursday evening, reaching a new high for the second straight day.

SDF nurses to help understaffed Hokkaido city fight pandemic

National Dec 8, 2020

SDF nurses to help understaffed Hokkaido city fight pandemic

Asahikawa has recently seen a series of cluster infections, including at some main hospitals.

Hokkaido city seeks dispatch of SDF nurses amid COVID-19 surge

National Dec 7, 2020

Hokkaido city seeks dispatch of SDF nurses amid COVID-19 surge

Asahikawa, Hokkaido's second-largest city, has recently seen a series of cluster infections, including at some major hospitals.

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